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Suggest Over The Counter Medication To Remove Excess Phlegm In The Lungs
Question: What is the best over the counter drug that will aid in removing mucus from a person's lungs while also hindering the amount of drainage creating said mucus?
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation should help.
Detailed Answer:
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Steam inhalation is the best over the counter solution for removal of mucus from a person's lungs. Nebulization with 3% NaCl (hypertonic saline) [over the counter] or Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) [possibly not available over the counter] may also provide relief.
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Steam inhalation should help.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Steam inhalation is the best over the counter solution for removal of mucus from a person's lungs. Nebulization with 3% NaCl (hypertonic saline) [over the counter] or Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) [possibly not available over the counter] may also provide relief.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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